Scrambling Skills: Beginner Intermediate Level (Fern Canyon & Maybe Beyond)

Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.

Questions: text Jim at 702-515-9824.

📌 We will hike across the desert, enter the North Fork of Pine Creek (locally referred to as Fern Canyon), and stroll past ponds where ferns grow naturally under a shade canopy of trees. There will also be bushwhacking and scrambling over and around boulders to a trickling waterfall. From there, we will climb up to a rock shelf overlooking the canyon with magnificent views in all directions.

For those interested, we may adventure beyond into another canyon to explore an exhilarating area, or go a short distance up the Bridge Vista and Bridge Point route.

HIKE QUICK STATS:
Trailhead: Pine Creek (inside the scenic loop)
Distance: 6.5 miles
Class: 2 and 3
Exposure: none
Elevation gain: 800 feet
Difficulty: moderately strenuous
Duration: 6.5 hours which includes driving
Pace: slow to moderate

Gear: hiking boots or trail shoes will be allowed but approach shoes are recommended; trekking poles are not recommended; gloves are recommended but not required

No pets, children or guests. Everyone starts on the Wait list. You must be on the Going list to attend.

Scrambling is not hiking; it is climbing up, down, over, under, around and through rocks. If you are new to scrambling, you will learn about different techniques, terminology, gear and safety; all while being amongst the most amazing people and scenery in Las Vegas. Scrambling is challenging and FUN for anyone who enjoys adventure and doesn't mind a few scratches or bruises along the way.

A "Scrambling Skills" pin is now available to anyone who completes at least one each of Beginner Level, Advanced Beginner Level, Beginner Intermediate Level, and Intermediate Level "Scrambling Skills" hikes.

We will meet in the Red Rock Casino West garage (visible from Hwy 215) on the 4th floor, turn left, section 4D and form carpools for the drive to Pine Creek Trailhead. If you have a Red Rock or National Parks pass, please bring it along with photo ID.

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Tentative Schedule Red Rock Series:
10/18 - Fern Canyon
10/25 - Scrambling Fundamentals for Advanced Hikers
10/26 - Juniper Peak
11/1 - Black Velvet Peak
2/21 - Brownstone Canyon
2/28 - Calico Tank Peaks, Flintstone House & Arch
3/7 - Ash Canyon Loop
3/14 - Guardian Angel Loop
3/21 - Terrace Canyon
3/28 - Indecision Peak
4/4 - Goodman Peak
4/11 - Crabby Appleton Peak
4/18 - Imagination Trench
4/25 - White Rock Springs Peak

Tentative Schedule Lake Mead Series:
11/8 - White Owl Canyons & Twilight Zone Tunnels
11/15 - Liberty Bell Arch, Colorado Overlook & Spooky Canyon
11/29 - Railroad Tunnels & New Bridge
12/6 - Raven's Balcony
12/13 - China Ranch (Tecopa, CA)
12/27 - Black Mtn (Anthem) & Park Peak
1/3 - Hamblin Mtn
1/10 - Frenchman Mtn
1/24 - Seven Dry Falls, Cholla Forest & Bacon Canyon
1/31 - Anniversary Narrows & Peak plus Rainbow Canyon
2/14 - Red & Black Mountains (Boulder City)

Tentative Schedule Valley of Fire Series:
11/22 - Africa Loop
12/20 - Top of the World Arch & Slots
1/17 - Sandstone High Point
2/7 - Yellow Spire

Tentative Schedule Charleston Series:
5/2 to 8/1/2026

Tentative Schedule Southern California & Southern Utah:
Big Pine Lakes (CA) - tbd
Ashdown Gorge (UT) - tbd

Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.